Louie Simmons

Louie Simmons (1947–2022) was the founder and head coach of Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio, and one of the most influential strength coaches in the world. A world-class powerlifter with elite totals in multiple weight classes, he spent decades experimenting under the bar to develop what became known as the Conjugate Method. His ideas on maximal effort, dynamic effort, and special exercises reshaped how athletes, teams, and coaches around the globe train for strength, speed, and power. Through Westside Barbell, his writings, and his athletes, Louie’s methods continue to drive records on the platform, the field, the track and many other sports.